http://www.thedailypage.com/daily Daily content from ISTHMUS | The Daily Page webmaster@isthmus.com (Webmaster) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 23:30:07 CST Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35880 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35880 Rabbi Eliezer, a great sage, is accidentally frozen in a block of ice in Russia in 1889. He remains thusly preserved for over a hundred years until he is inadvertently thawed out and reanimated during a power surge in Memphis, Tennessee, in 1999. His unwitting rescuer is Bernie Karp, an overweight, socially awkward Jewish teenager who has found the frozen rabbi in his parents' basement chest freezer. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:22:30 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35879 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35879 The big news this week is that, feeling his oats after winning big in the Florida primary, Mitt Romney came out swinging against the rich. In a CNN interview on Wednesday morning, Mitt said, "I'm not concerned about the very rich." (To balance his statement he also said, "I'm not concerned about the very poor." But this is not news. We already knew that.) Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35872 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35872 Sand Creek Brewing just released a dark and dangerous new brew. It's named Noir, the French word for black that is often associated with a genre of crime literature featuring tough characters and risky, bleak situations. This black Belgian barley wine is indeed a mysterious contradiction with hard-to-explain flavors: sweet, bitter, roasted and spicy. Its creator, lead brewer Nate Peck, describes its complexity as simply "a beer with a lot going on." Noir just hit local shelves in the past couple of weeks. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:47:39 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35878 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35878 Under intense pressure from outraged supporters, Susan G. Komen for the Cure foundation has reversed its decision to discontinue funding Planned Parenthood. "The events of this week have been deeply unsettling for our supporters, partners and friends and all of us at Susan G. Komen." Nancy G. Brinker, founder and CEO of Komen, said in a statement released Friday. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:38:06 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35877 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35877 Some of my favorite UW dance majors have graduated or are poised to do so soon. <i>Latitudes</i>, the dance department's faculty concert, proves that the department is attracting talented new students and developing the talents of ones I've seen before. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35819 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35819 Today's image titled “Not Everyone in Our House Was Applauding Governor Walker” was photographed by Peter Patau. Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35876 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35876 Winter is entering its home stretch, and Madison serves up seasonal faves this weekend with Orchid Quest, Terrace Town, Souper Bowl XVI, and the Frostiball. The calendar also includes: the opening of Compendium 2012 at the Chazen; shows by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago and the UW Dance Department; standup by Jeff Ross; the Funk Winterfest, a Kids Rock! benefit, and the Bob Marley Birthday Bash; the Rock and Worship Roadshow; sets by DJ Chrissy Murderbot with DJ Diamond; more live music from Jonathan Jones, Chikamorachi, VO5, Deleted Scenes, Zion I, and Radar Eyes; and performances by the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra and Con Vivo. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35875 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35875 In a new op-ed on the recall, I make the case for a crowded, wide-open Democratic primary to decide who will take on Scott Walker. I even suggest four new names to consider. But assuming none of those folks actually runs, how does the rest of the known field shape up? Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:42:46 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35856 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35856 The proposal for the 100 block of State Street got more bruising criticism Wednesday night, this time from the Urban Design Commission. "I strongly feel that corner building needs to remain," said Dawn O'Kroley, an architect and UDC member said of the Fairchild Building, 124 W. Mifflin St., which isn't a landmark, but is prized by preservationists. "That's a deal breaker for me." Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:57:58 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35855 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35855 It's difficult to write about the levels of money now being pumped into Wisconsin's electoral process without using terms like "jaw-dropping" and "eye-popping." It's a wonder we can still recognize ourselves in the mirror, with all these contortions. Take the recent filings from state campaigns preparing for recalls. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:02:12 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35854 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35854 Patti LuPone is a Broadway baby, and Broadway isn't famous for subtlety. Wednesday night in Overture Hall, LuPone presented a few gentle interludes, but mainly the performance was one gigantic climax after another. That could have been exhausting to watch, but she threw in a lot of self-deprecating shtick, which helped make the show just the right size. It was a delight. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35818 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35818 Today's image titled “Mini Henry Mall” was photographed by Chris Bianchetti. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35842 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35842 What can you find in this week's <i>Isthmus</i>? Highlights from the latest issue follow. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:04:42 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35838 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35838 Since moving to a temporary location last year in advance of renovations to its home on West Mifflin, frequent visitors to the Madison Central Library have no doubt felt a piece of their lives missing, be it in the form of a favorite door handle or metal shelf. But for a limited time, those who wish to reclaim a portion of the library for themselves can do so through a public sale of the building's various accessories and materials. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:38:17 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35837 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35837 I got a lot of great ideas out of the winter meeting of the Mayor's Innovation Project a couple of weeks ago. Here's another: enliven Union Corners with temporary fixtures until a permanent development can occur. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35836 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35836 Your best friend looks you in the face and tells you that he has a rare form of spinal cancer and that his chances of survival, according to the doctors, are 50/50. What do you say? What <i>can</i> you say? In <i>50/50</i>, the best friend, a good-hearted loudmouth named Kyle (played by Seth Rogen), listens and points out to Adam (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) -- with whom he works at a Seattle radio station -- that in casino, 50/50 would be the best odds at the table. Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35817 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35817 Today's image titled “Snowshoe” was photographed by Paul McMahon. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:31:43 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35833 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35833 Madison rapper Defcee gives himself plenty room to explore on December's free mixtape <i>Out From Under</i>. He incorporates spoken-word collaborators on "(Advice to a Younger Adam) On Handling Heartbreak," recounts a trip to London on "Postcard," spins a tale of the suburban drug trade on "The Herb in Suburban." As a member of UW-Madison's First Wave Spoken Word and Hip Hop Learning Community, he's got the mandate and the means to stretch the form a little. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:15:19 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35835 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35835 You never know when a new eatery will rescue a hard-luck spot (the Great Dane on Jupiter Drive and the Coopers Tavern on the Square, for instance). The short-lived Limon, at 317 N. Bassett (formerly home to the Copper Gable Café), has given way to JD's, a brick-and-mortar version of the well-known late-night food cart at State and Broom. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:07:57 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35834 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35834 Mario Mendoza held his head in his hands. "Dave, I knew you were going to do that," he said. Mario, my aide who oversaw the Overture Center at the time, had been through the preliminary interviews for the its new president. The search committee had sent me three candidates, and I wasn't supposed to pick Tom Carto. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:42:34 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35832 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35832 In a meeting that stretched past midnight, the Landmarks Commission heard hours of comments on the proposal for the 100 block of State Street, but put off deciding on the project's most controversial aspect: whether to allow demolition of the historic Schubert building, 120 W. Mifflin St., and its treasured neighbor, the Fairchild/Stark building, at the corner of Mifflin and Fairchild Streets. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35831 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35831 The <i>Isthmus</i> Guest List is back with another round of free tickets to amazing concerts, shows and more fun events around Madison. This week's contests include tickets to: <i>A Thousand Words</i> at the Overture Center-Promenade Hall; A Reggae Rager at the High Noon; and more! Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35815 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35815 Today's image titled “If Your Request Is Really Urgent Please Use the Intertubes” was photographed by Peter Patau. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35830 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35830 This coming week, in events that get to your heart through your stomach. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:17:41 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35829 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35829 Looking at the photographs in "Inside at Night: Origins of an Uprising," I felt like the events captured happened ages ago, or just last week. Such is the funny sensation of revisiting recent history. The show, which opened Friday night at Tamarack Studio ' Gallery, documents Wisconsin's 2011 Capitol protests, with a special focus on the building's occupation, through the eyes of nine photographers. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:08:04 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35828 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35828 I like fire escapes. To me, they're unintentional urban art forms. Think about <i>West Side Story</i> and the role fire escapes play in that production. Audrey Hepburn sang "Moon River" out on a Manhattan fire escape in <i>Breakfast at Tiffany's</i>. How many spy thrillers have featured chases across rooftops and swings from fire escapes? Fire escapes are romantic. They're urban art, and they wait for adventure. In fact, <i>West Side Story</i> was based in a neighborhood that is no more, destroyed by the grand, open and mostly desolate plaza that Robert Moses created for Lincoln Center. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35827 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35827 Sun Prairie shines under sunlight or shadows this week as Jimmy the Groundhog stirs for his big day. The calendar also includes: a lecture by Rob Nixon; a performance by Patti LuPone; and, more live music from Cass McCombs, Dark Star Orchestra, Supersuckers, AraabMuzik, and Chants. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35814 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35814 Today's image titled “Hers and His” was photographed by Mike Vande Ven Jr. Sun, 29 Jan 2012 06:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35825 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35825 Here's another batch of quick takes on some vintage obscurities, plucked from local bargain bins and lent by friends. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -0600 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35824 http://www.thedailypage.com/daily/article.php?article=35824 <i>Faith</i> is the book I've been waiting for Mary Gordon or Alice McDermott to write. These women are leading writers of Irish-American fiction, but neither has taken on the subject of the sexual abuse scandals in the Catholic church. Jennifer Haigh has done it instead, and done it well.</i>